Q4 2022

There were 59 transactions in Q4 2022 vs 51 in Q3 2022, representing an increase of nearly 16%.  As you will find in the report, the most active staffing segments in 2022 were Place & Search with 40 transactions, and IT Staffing with 32 transactions.  The most active Workforce Solutions category was Talent Acquisition Technology…

Q3 2022

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US forecasts that the US economy will not expand in the third quarter and could tip into a short but mild recession by the end of the year or early 2023. DOWNLOAD FULL PDF

Q2 2022

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US forecasts that the US economy will not expand in the third quarter and could tip into a short but mild recession by the end of the year or early 2023. DOWNLOAD FULL PDF

Q1 2022

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US projects that the US economy should resume expanding in Q2 following Q1’s contraction in real GDP, projecting a 2.3 percent year-over-year US GDP growth in 2022. Q1 2022 activity decreased a moderate 4% versus Q4 2021. DOWNLOAD FULL PDF

Q4 2021

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US ended 2021 on a “rising trajectory” and suggests the economy will continue to expand well into the spring.  There were 53 transactions in Q4 2021 vs 45 in Q4 2020, representing an increase of nearly 18%. In addition, 2021 is 75% greater than 2020. DOWNLOAD FULL…

Q3 2021

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US continues to forecast strong economic growth in the near term, calling for GDP growth of 5.7% for this year and 3.8% for 2022.  There were 51 transactions in Q3 2021 vs 35 in Q3 2020, representing an increase of nearly 50%.  In addition, YTD 2021 is…

Q2 2021

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US continues to suggest strong economic growth in the near term, calling for GDP growth of 6.6% for this year.  We note that Q2 2021 activity more than doubled versus Q2 2020 and believe that strong M&A activity will continue.  There were 78 transactions in Q2 2021…

Q1 2021

Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) is forecasting that the US staffing industry will continue to recover along with the economy in 2021 and grow 12% to reach $141.5 billion.  We believe that M&A activity will recover commensurately. We note that Q1 2021 activity increased 29% versus Q1 2020. 57 M&A transactions were announced or completed, vs.…

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How to Prepare for the Sale of your Staffing Agency

This article is directed towards staffing company owners that plan on selling their companies as soon as today or much further into the future.  The best prices are achieved when you are operating at or near your normative earnings levels and the buyer has a strategic interest in your company. Since the sale process generally…

Maximizing the Value of your staffing company

Maximizing the Value of Your Staffing Company

MAXIMIZING THE VALUE OF YOUR STAFFING COMPANY This article is directed towards staffing company owners that plan on selling their companies as soon as today or much farther into the future. If you wish to sell now, there are buyers in the market that will pay fair prices for your company, even in this challenging…